Moped hits deer near Deckerville Sunday morning

(WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP) -- A 60-year old Sandusky man escaped serious injury Sunday morning after the moped he was driving struck a deer at the intersection of Deckerville and Chevington Roads in Wheatland Township. Sanilac County Sheriff's deputies say the incident took place around 7:30 a.m. Michael Nizich was traveling east on Deckerville Road when the deer entered the roadway. Deputies say Nizich was unable to avoid a collision and lost control of the moped. He was transported to Deckerville Hospital for treatment. Nizich was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Deputies were assisted by Sanilac EMS and the Deckerville Fire Department.